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The 2003 Bauchi State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4][5] Incumbent Governor, PDP's Adamu Mu'azu won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Ibrahim Jarma Katagum and three other candidates.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Adamu Mu'azu emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. He retained Abdulmalik Mohammed as his running mate.[14][15]
Electoral system
The Governor of Bauchi State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results
A total of five candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[16] Incumbent Governor, Adamu Mu'azu won election for a second term, defeating four other candidates.[7][17][18][19][20][21]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,130,557.[6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamu Mu'azu | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 1,198,130 | 100.00 | |
| Ibrahim Jarma Katagum | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | |||
| Alliance for Democracy (AD) | ||||
| Alhaji Dawood | United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) | |||
| Rahila Malumbus | Progressive Action Congress (PAC) | |||
| Total | 1,198,130 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,130,557 | – | ||
| Source: Gamji,[16] Africa Update,[7] Dawodu[6] | ||||
References
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- ^ a b c d Akinyele, T. A. (Fall 2004). "The 2003 Elections in Nigeria: Views from a Policy Maker". Africa Update. XI (4). CCSU. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory". Biafra Nigeria World.com. April 22, 2003. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
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- ^ "SCORE-CARD!!!". This Day. June 8, 2002. Archived from the original on June 21, 2007. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Yarnap, Selya (April 27, 2007). "Nigeria: Factors That Sacked Mu'azu, Others in Bauchi". All Africa. Lagos: Daily Champion. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Umoru, Henry (January 21, 2014). "The man Adamu Mu'azu". Vanguard. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series, April 1st-30th 2003 Published May 29th 2003". Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series. 40 (4). Wiley Online Library: 15255–15290. May 23, 2003. doi:10.1111/1467-825X.00177. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Azikiwe, Ifeoha (2013). Nigeria: Echoes of a Century: Volume Two 1999-2014. p. 159. ISBN 9781481729291. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ Emmanuel, Odang. "State Governors and Their Deputies". Rainbow Nigeria. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Aluko, Mobolaji E. (February 23, 2003). "NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates". Gamji. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Odili, Chuck E., ed. (September 6, 2003). "Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003". Nigeriaworld. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Onoja, Adoyi (2009). "Nature, Character and Outcomes of Post Election Challenges in Nigeria" (JSTOR). Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria. 18. Historical Society of Nigeria: 79–104. JSTOR 41854929. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Yusuff, Sodiq (March 16, 2015). "THE QUESTION: Is Mu'azu, PDP chairman, really quietly working for Buhari?". TheCable. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Ejiofor, Clement. "Breaking News: PDP NEC Confirms Adamu Mu'azu as the Chairman (UPDATED)". Legit.ng. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Baffour, Katherine (2014). "What President Jonathan Said To The New PDP Chairman Adamu Mu'azu (PHOTOS)". Legit.ng. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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